Teatro Bayamo

Bayamo


Six blocks northeast of the bus station, opposite Plaza de la Patria, lies one of the Oriente's most impressive theaters. Constructed in 1982, the theater was converted into its current function only in 2007. The vitrales (stained glass windows) in the lobby are sensational. Performances are usually Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.


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